Security-Focused Cloud Engineer (AWS/Azure)

Ara; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ARA is seeking a Software Cloud Engineer to design and implement secure cloud-based software solutions. You will collaborate with engineers and security specialists on a DoD-focused cloud platform, contributing to SAP and clearance readiness while working in a team-oriented, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications include a BS in CS/IT, 5–7 years of relevant experience, and hands-on cloud tech with AWS/Azure, containerization, and CI/CD tooling. Raleigh on-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant work experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required; DoD clearance ability.
• Special Access Program (SAP) access and DoD 8570 IAT II within 60 days of hire.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Go

Python

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab

ArgoCD

OpenShift

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Helm

OpenShift

ECS/EKS

Terraform

Ansible

SaltStack

GitLab

ArgoCD

Job description

ARA is seeking a Software Cloud Engineer to design and implement secure cloud-based software solutions. You will collaborate with engineers and security specialists on a DoD-focused cloud platform, contributing to SAP and clearance readiness while working in a team-oriented, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications include a BS in CS/IT, 5–7 years of relevant experience, and hands-on cloud tech with AWS/Azure, containerization, and CI/CD tooling. Raleigh on-site work is required.